The Geothermal Master’s Program at Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) organized a series of activities on September 23–24, 2025, which included a field visit, international guest lecture, and academic collaboration meeting with the University of Reykjavik, Iceland.

On the first day (September 23, 2025), the Patuha Unit welcomed a visit from the ITB Geothermal Master’s Program. The event was attended by students and lecturers from ITB, as well as Dr. Juliet Newson, Director of the Iceland School of Energy, Reykjavik University. Participants enthusiastically observed firsthand the innovations applied in the direct use of geothermal energy by the local community. Dr. Newson also shared a positive testimonial regarding the vast potential of geothermal energy and its benefits for local communities.

At the same time, participants had the opportunity to visit the Patuha Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP Patuha) to learn directly about the geothermal energy production process from resource exploitation to electricity generation.

On the second day (September 24, 2025), ITB hosted an international guest lecture by Dr. Juliet Newson on the topic “Iceland Geothermal System and Iceland School of Energy.” The session was attended by students from the Geothermal, Geology, Physics, and Geophysics study programs at ITB. The lecture provided valuable insights into geothermal energy management in Iceland and introduced educational opportunities at the Iceland School of Energy.

On the same day, a formal meeting was also held between ITB and the University of Reykjavik to discuss potential academic collaborations, particularly a Double Degree Program and a six-month GRO–GTP training program. These initiatives are expected to broaden opportunities for ITB students to gain international academic and professional experience in Iceland.

This series of activities represents a concrete step by ITB to combine field-based learning, international academic engagement, and strategic collaboration discussions  all aimed at enhancing student capacity and strengthening ITB’s role in global geothermal education and research.